Past Events

Interested in learning about pathways and careers related to earning a PhD? Rutgers School of Management and Labor Relations (SMLR) is hosting a virtual open house this Thursday, December 5th! Join us to hear about Rutgers SMLR’s Work, Labor, & Society (LSER) concentration, learn about careers in academia, get tips for applying, and meet our faculty.

Professor Zhao will draw on his new book, The Dragon Roars Back: Transformational Leaders and Dynamics of Chinese Foreign Policy, to trace the dramatic shifts in China’s foreign policy since its founding in 1949 and the key roles played by Mao Zedong, Deng Xiaoping, and Xi Jinping. Each of these transformational leaders reshaped foreign policy to better fit their aims for China. His presentation will focus on Xi Jinping’s power concentration and its implications for Chinese foreign policy.

Join SMLR for our Friendsgiving even on November 18th!

Join SMLR Career Services for an exclusive MasterClass featuring, Vice President of Human Resources at Subaru. Learn how Subaru is driving innovation in HR and labor relations through their approach to employee engagement and corporate culture. Gain valuable insights into best practices and lessons you can apply to your own career in HR or labor relations!

Talk One discusses Public Disclosure of Labor Standards in Global Supply Chains: Improvement and Spillover?  with Dr. Chunyun Li and Talk Two discusses The Garment Industry in Bangladesh under COVID-19: Lessons from the Rana Plaza Disaster on How we Understand Worker Safety with Dr. Sanchita Banerjee Saxena.

Join RU SHRM Graduate Chapter for their Wellness Series Part II featuring speaker Tara Bethell, Founder & CEO- CopperQuail Consulting. Tara will be highlighting key topics such as prioritizing self-care, setting healthy boundaries, and practicing mindfulness to integrate wellness with career development, ensuring lasting performance and well-being in the challenging HR profession.

Join us for a Rutgers SMLR Ph.D. Program virtual Open House to learn about our Human Resource Management concentration, careers in academia, and the admissions process.

Join the Rutgers School of Management and Labor Relations Alumni Association (SMLRAA) for an informative day of networking, discussion, professional development and collaboration. Covering HR topics from DE&I, purpose-driven leadership, and negotiation, this is an event you don’t want to miss!

Join RU SHRM Grad and RU LERA for their Employee Wellness Series: Part I, where they will explore strategies for enhancing employee well-being. The first session, on October 24th, features Ashley George, a Talent Acquisition DEI Strategist from Paychex, who will share valuable insights on fostering wellness in professional environments. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn and grow!

Visit SMLR at this year's Graduate School Exploration Fair, where students will have the opportunity to explore Rutgers' 200+ graduate (master’s, doctoral, and certificate) programs offered universitywide and engage with faculty and staff about the graduate admissions process, funding, research, and more.